NSE Retains ISO 27001:2013 Certification

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to
announce that it has retained the ISO 27001:2013 certification for its
Information Security Management System (ISMS) for the third consecutive
year. The re-certification followed a rigorous independent audit of NSE’s
Information Security Management System (ISMS) by the British Standard Institute
(BSI), to ensure that the principles of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) on ISMS standard are being upheld at the Exchange and
controls are working as intended.

Commenting on the development, Mr Oscar N. Onyema,
OON, CEO, NSE said that “We are delighted to retain this ISO certification from
the British Standard Institute. It demonstrates our continued commitment to
data protection and a clear indication of the robustness of our systems and
processes in managing sensitive stakeholders’ information. Since first
attaining the ISO 27001:2013 certification in August 2015, we have continued to
evolve and improve our security management processes to ensure that our
information security controls remain safe and effective in light of emerging
business needs and the changing security landscape”.

“NSE takes a proactive approach to security as we
recognise the importance of protecting our data and stakeholders’ information
assets. With our recertification, our clients and stakeholders can be confident
that we follow information security best practices in managing our risk
exposure”, said Mrs Favour Femi-Oyewole, Chief Information Security Officer,
NSE.

International Organization for Standardization is an
independent, standard-setting body which promotes worldwide proprietary,
industrial and commercial standards. These standards provide world-class
specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety
and efficiency. ISO 27001:2013, (ISMS) is the international standard of best
practice for managing confidentiality, integrity and availability of
information asset. This includes financial information, intellectual property,
personal records and information entrusted by third parties.

The British Standards Institute is reputed for
providing assessment and certification to management system standards across
150 economies globally.